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Old 08-17-2010, 09:30 AM   #15
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Big difference between sleep and shutdown modes

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Originally Posted by TomF View Post
It doesn't matter whether you put it in "shutdown mode" or in sleep mode, either mode will consume very little power. From my understanding of the technology, there is no additional power saving when it's turned off.
I find on my Sony PRS 900 there is a HUGE difference between keeping the eReader in sleep or shutdown modes. I haven't received my Kindle 3 LG WiFi yet but am sure it will follow the same pattern.

Since Jan 6, 2010, I've kept my eReader in shutdown mode most of the time and have experienced the following period lengths: 56 days, 77 days, 89 days. In Sleep Mode it only lasts about one month (30 days). I always keep the wireless mode of the PRS 900 off since I download from the internet site and then sync with the eReader.

I usually read eBooks on my PC as I've done starting with Microsoft eBooks since 1990. I only use the eReader when away from the house and then leave it in sleep mode for that one or two day period. My eReader actual use runs about 4 to 6 hours per month.
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